Cupcake help wanted - cupcake job listings

As always, these listings below are all jobs reposted verbatim from Craigslist; click through for the link to the original ad and obviously contact the bakery if you have a question. We do not take responsibility for their current accuracy. And to everyone fretting about the economy, here are some jobs in an industry that's obviously growing!

Corte Madera

Teacake Bake Shop is hiring! (Corte Madera)
Date: 2009-08-17, 10:13AM PDT
Reply to: cortemaderajobs@teacakebakeshop.com

Teacake Bake Shop™ is a beautiful boutique bakery offering unique twists on traditional "tea cakes," like cookies and cupcakes. We use only the finest ingredients and bake from scratch in small batches to deliver the best taste and quality. Visit our website at www.teacakebakeshop.com.

We are actively looking for entry level Bakers to help us make our special baked goods at our Corte Madera shop located in Town Center.

Baker Associate Duties include:

- preparing various cupcake/brownie batters and cookie dough from scratch
- preparing various types of buttercream frostings
- scooping cupcakes and cookie dough
- general clean up of working area

We are looking for a Baker Associate who is:

- Passionate about baking and/or has prior experience in the field
- Extremely detailed oriented
- Diligent about following protocols and instructions
- Listens carefully and executes according to feedback
- Efficient, without being careless
- Neat and tidy in their work space
- Creative and flexible
- Punctual and reliable
- Available weekends Fri-Sun as well as weekdays

We need someone who is willing to commit at least 20-35 hours a week. This is a part-time job, leading potentially to full-time. Weekend availabilities are a must. Shifts are typically 7 am -3 pm.


Teacake Bake Shop is a beautiful, friendly, and unique bake shop that offers growth opportunities in a warm and family-oriented environment. Please submit your resume via email only at cortemaderajobs@teacakebakeshop.com. No phone calls please! Please list your availability in your email.

Thank you for your time and interest.

Honolulu

Counter Help~Cupcake sales associates (Aina Haina)
Date: 2009-08-24, 7:35PM HST
Reply to: job-hgryv-1340933861@craigslist.org

Cake Couture specializes in high quality stylish cupcakes, and cakes.
Must be very flexible, available from 10-6, Monday-Saturdays
We need candidates mainly to fill our Monday and Wednesday shifts.
Position requires customer service, cashier duties, pleasant phone skills, and lots of cupcake sales!
We want reliable and dependable happy staff members that have a positive attitude, responsible, good work ethic, self-motivated, focused, organized, clean, and able to take direction.
Experience in retail and, strong customer service skills is highly preferred.
Permanent Part Time – Mon-Sat
Able to work through the upcoming holiday season.
This position is for counter help only.
Once again, we need candidates who are able to work on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10-6, all day/full shift.

Come in and drop off your resume/job history, OR,
Contact Carmen (email only)
carmen@cakecouture.com
Aina Haina Shopping Center
820 West Hind Drive

Los Angeles

Sprinkles Cupcakes - Manager in Training (Beverly Hills)
Date: 2009-08-24, 9:52AM PDT
Reply to: see below

Crazy about Cupcakes? What do Paris Hilton and Oprah Winfrey have in common? They both love Sprinkles Cupcakes! Come see what the buzz is all about!

Sprinkles Cupcakes is looking for candidates who are passionate about cupcakes and customer service to join our fun, growing company. Sprinkles is opening up stores nationwide and looking for amazing individuals for management positions.

The Sprinkles Manager Training Program will bring trainees to our flagship Beverly Hills store for 6 months to learn all facets of Sprinkles from assisting our customers with their cupcake selection to managing employees and directing all back of house production. An additional 3 months will be spent training in one of our independent locations. At the completion of the program, each participant will be placed as an Assistant Manager in a Sprinkles Cupcakes bakery for further training toward a General Manager position.

Key Responsibilities
• Exceed customer expectations
• Maintain positive store environment with focus on customer service
• Scheduling, training, and employee development
• Ensure product quality and consistency
• Inventory management
• Maintain adequate staffing levels (recruit, interview, and make hiring decisions)

Key Requirements:
• A degree in hospitality or restaurant management is preferred
• At least 2 years of food service experience
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience within the hospitality industry
• Superior customer service skills
• Effective oral communication and employee management skills
• Ability to work in very fast-paced environment
• Must be willing to relocate and have ability to work all shifts


Salary and Benefits:
• Starting salary at $40k/yr
• 2-10% year-end performance based bonus
• 1 week of vacation first year, 2 weeks of vacation each consequent year
• Health insurance for employees (100% employer paid)

To apply, submit your resume, profile and cover letter to Revolution Careers at:


http://sprinkles.revolutioncareers.com/37/jobs


Manhattan Beach

HEAD BAKER/CHEF WANTED! (MANHATTAN BEACH, CA)
Date: 2009-08-25, 9:44AM PDT
Reply to: job-yrbpy-1341530442@craigslist.org

New HIGH END Cupcake Bakery opening this Fall!

A great opportunity for a qualified applicant to contribute to the successful launch of a new unique bakery experience.

Looking for an experienced PASTRY CHEF to assist in opening of shop (ie; recipes, orders, inventory control, equipment purchasing etc.)

Great Oppurtunity to create a name for yourself, full creative input!

Must have experience in a commerical bakery with a passion for cupcakes and baking
Must be willing to work long hours and weekends, 50-60/wk at first
Must be willing to cross train and supervise staff underneath them
Must be fun loving, able to create a fun place to work in, must love children and be a part of birthday parties
Must be RELIABLE, CLEAN, ORGANIZED, ABILITY TO DELEGATE, A LEADER

We offer:
Very positive and team oriented work atmosphere
Health benefits
Paid vacation
Other auxiliary benefits (to be discussed at interview)
Competitive salary
Opportunity to grow with new company

Please respond with a resume and salary requirements

* Location: MANHATTAN BEACH, CA

New York

Pastry Cook Needed IMMEDIATELY! (West Village)
Date: 2009-08-24, 12:11PM EDT
Reply to: job-c88tc-1339559036@craigslist.org

Embrace your inner entrepreneur! Pastry Cook Needed at Sweet Revenge!

Tired of the big corporate pastry world? Ready to embrace your entrepreneurial spirit? If you want to have your own small business one day, this a great learning environment.

Although we’re an artisan cupcake beer and wine bar, this job is much more than cupcakes!

Responsibilities include:
• Production of cupcakes, scones, cookies, quiche and breakfast pastries, some light savory items including sauces, soups and garnishes.
• Assemble and plate breakfast and lunch items including sandwiches, salads, oatmeal, yogurt & fruit bowls, cheese plates and soups.
• Responsible for creating your own production list each day and maintaining production and inventory logs
• Directly responsible for ordering, vendor management, and inventory control
• Small and large volume production of existing in house recipes
• New recipe development
• Strong time management skills required!

Candidate will have outstanding organizational skills and a strategic approach to production management incorporating sales trends and managing inventory purchases accordingly. Open kitchen environment directly connected to the front of the house requires a cheerful personality with patrons. Must be an excellent team player and thrive in working well with others in a small & fun team environment. Must enjoy working in a small business environment.
Candidate will possess NYC Food Handler's license.

Please email resume to gigs@SweetRevengeNYC.com ASAP. Hiring immediately.

Please feel free to drop a resume in person at Sweet Revenge:
62 Carmine Street (btwn Bedford & 7th Ave) - West Village

Ridgewood, New Jersey

RETAIL CUPCAKE BAKERY FULL-TIME (RIDGEWOOD,NEW JERSEY)
Date: 2009-08-18, 3:33PM EDT
Reply to: job-as3db-1329851947@craigslist.org

FULL TIME ENERGETIC PERSON NEEDED FOR BUSY CUPCAKE BAKERY...NO WEEKENDS.. PLEASE CALL HOWY AT 201-389-3080 FOR AN INTERVIEW OR E-MAIL DAVID@CAROUSELCAKES.COM START IMMEDIATELY

* Location: RIDGEWOOD,NEW JERSEY

Washington, DC

Hello Cupcake Seeks Pastry Assistant/Baker! (Dupont Circle)
Date: 2009-07-26, 7:36PM EDT
Reply to: job-stkmc-1290414686@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

Hello Cupcake is looking for a pastry assistant/baker to join our fun kitchen staff! Pastry Assistant/Baker is responsible for ensuring the high-quality level of Hello Cupcake. You must learn and stay true to the recipes and be responsible for all stages of mixing, baking and decorating cupcakes. Manage and execute cleaning and service schedule for all bakery equipment. Part time - up to 30 hours per week. Experience in a professional kitchen and/or a pastry degree is REQUIRED.

* Location: Dupont Circle

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